The Confidence to Begin: Ishika’s Journey

In the heart of Rajendra Nagar, Lucknow, Ishika Gupta grew up witnessing two different worlds. One side of her neighborhood was filled with large bungalows, while the other was home to families like hers, working hard to make ends meet. Her father runs a small general...

From Struggle to Strength: Kartikeswar’s Journey

For 22-year-old Kartikeswar from Angul, every day began with a question. Would there be enough? He grew up in a family where every rupee mattered. His father, a 63-year-old farmer, earned only about ₹3000 a month through seasonal work, while also struggling with...

From Pressure to Progress: Dukhia’s Journey

Dukhia Alda is a 24-year-old youth from Ward No. 15, Barbil. He grew up as the eldest son of a farming family, carrying the hopes of everyone at home. With his parents, younger brother, and wife depending on him, the pressure to earn was real. His father’s...